Some foodies sneer at the mere thought of eating it, but gas station food is on the rise. Seriously, have these people never heard of Buc-Ees legendary brisket or any of the other amazing road trip snacks available at gas stations coast to coast?

Even those who turn up their nose at domestic gas station cuisine, however, are sure to find a good word for Italy's autogrills. To do these institutions justice, however, many are more akin to truck stops than gas stations since they offer a full dine-in experience in addition to petrol and snacks.